Questions and Answers
What does ICS Form 201 provide?
Provides the Incident Commander with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident.
Which incident type is described by characteristics such as activation of some or all of the Command and General Staff, extending into multiple operational periods, and requiring a written IAP?
Type 3
Which command staff member approves the incident action plan and resource requests?
Incident Commander
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ____________ to the new incident commander.
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What is one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?
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Which of these is not a tool that you would need at the incident?
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Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the person.
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What does the major NIMS component describe that ensures incident personnel have the means to communicate decisions?
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Which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols?
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When an incident expands, only the functions and positions necessary are ____________.
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From where does an incident commander's scope of authority come?
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Which incident type is limited to one operational period and does not require a written incident action plan?
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Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility is a recommended characteristic of incident objectives.
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What is an important feature of emergency operation plans?
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An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool.
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When command is transferred, what should all personnel involved in the incident be told?
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What is the ICS supervisory position title used at the division/group organizational level?
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What best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
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Which incident type requires regional or national resources and has all command and general staff positions activated?
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From where does an incident commander's scope of authority derive?
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Study Notes
ICS 201 Overview
- ICS Form 201 provides essential information about the incident situation and resources allocated for the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
- Serves as both a briefing document and an initial action worksheet.
Incident Types
- Type 3 Incident: Activates some or all of the Command and General Staff, extends into multiple operational periods, and requires a written Incident Action Plan (IAP).
- Type 4 Incident: Limited to one operational period, does not require a written IAP, involves command and general staff only if necessary, and requires several single resources.
- Type 1 Incident: Requires regional or national resources, activation of all command and general staff positions, branches activation, personnel exceeding 500 per operational period, and possible disaster declaration.
Command Staff and Responsibilities
- The Incident Commander approves the Incident Action Plan and manages resource requests.
- A transfer of command briefing is essential for a smooth transition between outgoing and incoming Incident Commanders.
- Delegation of authority may be needed in certain scenarios; one reason includes the limitation of the incident commander’s capacity or expertise.
Position Titles and Management
- Specific position titles in ICS clearly define responsibilities, enhancing communication and coordination.
- Communications and Information Management is a major NIMS component that ensures incident personnel and decision-makers have necessary information.
- Management by objectives is a NIMS management characteristic focusing on developing assignments, plans, and procedures.
Incident Management Strategies
- During an expansion of an incident, only necessary functions and positions are filled to maintain operational efficiency.
- The scope of authority for an incident commander derives from existing laws, agency policies, or delegated authority.
- An Operational Period Briefing presents the upcoming IAP to supervisory personnel.
Emergency Operations Plans
- Emergency operation plans ensure prompt responses to crises and aim to mitigate community hazards.
- Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) from affected jurisdictions are deemed ICS tools, supporting operational effectiveness.
Incident Objectives
- Recommended incident objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound, avoiding broad terms that limit accountability.
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